Come watch with me the shaft of fire that glowsIn yonder West: the fair, frail palaces,The fading Alps and archipelagosAnd great cloud-continents of sunset-seas.--Thomas Bailey Aldrich

Sometimes the gods have no taste at all. They allow sunrises and sunsets in ridiculous pink and blue hues that any professional artist would dismiss as the work of some enthusiastic amateur who'd never looked at a real sunset. This was one of those sunrises. It was the kind of sunrise a man looks at and says, 'No real sunrise could paint the sky Surgical Appliance Pink.' Nevertheless, it was beautiful. --Terry-Pratchett

On a recent vacation, Linda and I were on cruise to the Southern Caribbean. Our goal was to simply relax. Here are a selection of shots. I hope you enjoy them.

There were several ships in the Port of Miami.

An indoor pool is also available. There are a few levels to sun/shade one's self. Outdoor bars, food, pool butlers, servers... falalalala lala la la.

There's a plethora of dining options to consider. I didn't bother including images of the buffet, however, the food is just as good as any of the other dining options available... in my opinion.

There are several lounges throughout the ship where you can escape and not feel the least bit cramped. Trust me, I'm not fond of crowds and I was always able to find space. If you wanted to be kept busy, there is a daily schedule of things to do on the ship.

The Café al Bacio was one place we frequented regularly. It was right up our alley... relaxed and quiet. I enjoyed double-espressos and a selection of delicious an…